*Due to huge demand, some sizes of this Tare might run out of stock rapidly (especially large sizes). Order are then served at the next re-stock (usually 10 to 15 days)Light, easy to use and optimized for training, these are the concepts that the legendary A-1 Series Bogu were built upon. As a collaboration between Tozando and Kanagawa Hakkodo, the A-1 concept was further refined and the new A-1 α Tare was born.

Using the most popular options from the A-1 series, such as 'Diagonal Cut Oodare' to make the Tare as light as possible and Nanamezashi on both the left and right Oodare to make them more flexible and easy to form. In addition to this we have made the Hara-obi slimmer making it more comfortable to wear and easier to move in. The Tare-himo is also made slimmer towards the tip, making it easier to tie.

The A-1 α Tare also uses a new type of padding that has been developed using the joint knowledge of Tozando and Kanagawa Hakkodo to make even softer and better fitting Tare.

A-1 is a legendary Bogu brand by Kanagawa Hakkodo, enjoying high popularity among Japanese Kendoka for itís high quality and great fit. In fact, the A-1 is well known and used by most All Japan level Kendoka in Japan, including many current and past champions of the All Japan Kendo Championship and World Kendo Championship. Itís even said that the light and flexible A-1 Bogu is the sign of a winner. Not only is it a Bogu that is good for competition, but itís also great for your everyday Keiko thanks to itís great durability and lightness. A-1 will without doubt solve any problems you have with your current Bogu, being the no.1 in customer satisfaction.Try out the A-1 Alpha Tare, a collaboration between Tozando, Mitsuboshi and Kanagawa Hakkodo, you won't regret it!